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Ansonia, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06401

New Haven County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,237
1,237/sq mi
$86,178
Median income
$285,800
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ansonia pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
1,237
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06401 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06401 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ansonia, New Haven County, Connecticut, home to 19,237 residents across 15.6 square miles, a density of 1,237 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06401 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,178 (24% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $47,904. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 9.0%. Median home value sits at $285,800 (34% below the state average), median rent at $1,476 a month, and owner-occupancy at 58.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 06401 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in New Haven County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 06401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ansonia, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06401.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06401, Ansonia, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,237

Population

15.6

Area (sq mi)

1,237

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06401?

40.0

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

20.1%

Foreign-Born

White 54.0%
African American 15.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$86,178

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$47,904

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06401 ranks nationally

Ansonia, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$86,178 Top 31% higher than 69% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,978

Total Housing Units

7,258

Occupied Units

720

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.3%
Renter 41.7%

$285,800

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$1,476

Median Rent

1954

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06401 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 146
2021 +15.8% 169
2022 +12.5% 190
2023 +12.2% 214
2024 +9.8% 235

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 272 business establishments in ZIP 06401, employing approximately 2,881 people with a combined annual payroll of $149,130,000.

272

Businesses

2,881

Employees

$149.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 48 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 44 16.2%
Accommodation and food services 38 14.0%
Health care and social assistance 36 13.2%
Construction 23 8.5%
Manufacturing 17 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 5.9%
Finance and insurance 10 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 3.7%
Wholesale trade 8 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 1.8%
Educational services 4 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 06401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06401 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 06401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 06401 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
06418 Derby, CT 12,914 1.4 mi
06483 Seymour, CT 16,540 2.7 mi
06525 Woodbridge, CT 8,990 3.2 mi
06477 Orange, CT 13,956 4.8 mi
06403 Beacon Falls, CT 6,033 6.6 mi
06484 Shelton, CT 39,559 4.5 mi
06461 Milford, CT 14,552 7.2 mi
06515 New Haven, CT 17,141 5.3 mi
06460 Milford, CT 38,207 9.0 mi
06478 Oxford, CT 12,683 6.9 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06401 in? ▼
ZIP code 06401 (Ansonia) is located in New Haven County, Connecticut. New Haven County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/new-haven-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06401? ▼
ZIP code 06401 in Ansonia, CT has a population of 19,237 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06401? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06401 is $86,178, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06401? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06401 is $285,800, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06401? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06401 is White at 54.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06401? ▼
ZIP code 06401 has 272 business establishments employing approximately 2,881 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06401? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06401 are: Retail trade (48), Other services (except public administration) (44), Accommodation and food services (38). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06401? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06401 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06401? ▼
In ZIP code 06401, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 06401? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06401 is 26.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06401? ▼
In ZIP code 06401, approximately 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06401? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06401 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.